Jeymes Samuel was certain of the details and narratives he wanted to depict when putting together “The Harder They Fall,” a Western helmed by the Black director and depicting male and female cowboys with an all-Black cast. The storyline predates people of color being seen as more than savages, but Samuel, clear of his vision,…
EXCLUSIVE: The Black scientist known for helping to create the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine says, “I sleep at night knowing … the science that I put blood, sweat, and tons of tears into is saving those lives.” Dr. Kizzmekia S. Corbett, also known as “Dr. Kizzy,” was part of the team that helped develop the Moderna…
The hip hop reimaging of Tchaikovsky’s ‘Nutcracker Suite’ is now in its seventh season. Despite undergoing a heart transplant, rap pioneer Kurtis Blow returns to the stage in the Hip Hop Nutcracker which began touring the country again last weekend in San Diego. The show follows Tchaikovsky’s classic “Nutcracker Suite,” but through the lens of…
She says she believes the addition of an option to disagree would help stem “vitriolic” comments Meghan Markle believes she’s found an easy solution to the social media hate speech and bullying problem – a dislike button. While speaking at the New York Times DealBook Online Summit, she said that a dislike button on platforms…
Adam “Pac Man” Jones is no stranger to trouble as his football career as a whole was marred with off-the-field issues. His latest situation comes in retirement as he’s now been sentenced to a 30-day jail sentence for knocking out and then beating a man unconscious. Nothing has changed with Pac Man who was also filmed…
The attempted robbery of Jenkins is the latest in a string of “follow-home robberies” in Los Angeles Actor and TV host Terrence “Terrence J” Jenkins narrowly escaped a robbery attempt near his Sherman Oaks, Calif. home Wednesday. According to multiple reports, Jenkins and his passenger were in a vehicle in front of a residence in…
Isabella Faith Tichenor was found dead by her mother on Saturday A 10-year-old Black autistic girl committed suicide over the weekend after repeatedly being racially bullied at school. The girl’s mom, Brittany Tichenor-Cox, reached out to Davis School District several times to report that her daughter, Isabella Faith Tichenor, was bullied by classmates and her…
Harry also spoke of the dangers of misinformation in the media Prince Harry has proven time and again that he’s ride or die for his wife, Meghan Markle. The beloved prince is speaking out in opposition to the term “Megxit,” which was coined by media personnel amid his and Meghan’s decision to step away from…
EXCLUSIVE: While President Joe Biden acknowledged that nation’s inflation and bottleneck in the supply chain is “worrisome,” he and elected officials say billions of dollars of investment will create more jobs and significantly improve American living Infrastructure week is in full effect with a focus on the nation’s seaports and access to affordable broadband for…
Maxwell, Ashanti and Lucky Daye are also slated to take the stage at the Apollo Theater With the hosts, the location and the nominees in place for the Soul Train Awards, the performers have now been announced. Gracing the Apollo Theater stage for this year’s ceremony will be Silk Sonic, Ari Lennox, Leon Bridges and…
